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The OCR Explained - How Does It Affect You as a Property Investor?
The OCR affects all New Zealanders, including property investors.
The Worst Investment You Can Make. Avoiding Leasehold Properties
There are two types of assets, ones that appreciate in value, and ones that depreciate in value.
A Guide to Real Estate Agency Agreements in New Zealand: Sole vs General Agency
When you sell a property, you will need to decide between a sole & general agency if you work with a real estate agent.
Reducing Interest Rate Risk When Investing In Property
Interest rates are a hot topic right now and for good reason. With rising costs, comes rising risk of defaults...
How To Make Money by Off-The-Plan Property
Investing in an off-the-plan development that is 12-18 months away from completion can be daunting, but there is money to be made.
Dissecting Floor Plans On Newbuild Properties
Don't underestimate the power of a good floor plan when you're trying to rent out your investment property.
Waiting to Invest Could be Killing Your Buying Power
Waiting until the bottom of the market might actually be losing you money.
The Power of Leverage
Property investment has many benefits, but perhaps the biggest of them all is the ability to leverage your money.
Why You Should Invest Outside of Your Own Neighbourhood
The allure of familiarity can be strong, but is it always the best option?
What Happens If My Property Doesn't Get Built? Learn How You're Protected When Buying Off-The-Plan
Buying off-the-plan is a great way to make money early, but you need to know how you're protected when buying off-the-plan.
Cost To Own a Property - What Else Could I Do With That Money?
Property can cost money to own, but what else could you do with that money?
When Will My Property Be Finished? What Off-the-Plan Property Investors Need to Know
Buying off the plans requires patience, but when exactly can you expect to see the property you bought?
New Builds or Existing Properties: What’s the Smarter Investment?
New builds are talked about a lot at the moment. How do they stack up against an existing house?
Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster Using Investment Properties
Having your own home debt-free is difficult. Find a strategy to make it easier.
Don't Ask For a Discount, Ask For a Cashback On Your Property Investment
Developers are giving incentives to get deals across the line, but some offers are better than others.
Property Investment Can Make Sense When Interest Rates Are High
For many, inflation is something that they have heard of but probably don't truly understand how it impacts their investments.
Is Property Investment Still Worth It?
With the rapid rise in property prices in 2021 and the subsequent interest rate hikes in 2022, it’s easy to understand why people are questioning whether property investment is still worth it.
How Much Money Do I Need To Invest? Property Deposit Requirements Explained
Breaking down the real numbers behind property deposit requirements and how they affect you as an investor.
Pay Less, Invest Faster: Why Smart Investors Go Interest-Only Mortgages
There's often debate from investors on the best way to structure their mortgage payments.
Can Developers Cancel My Contract? Sunset Clauses Explained
Sunset clauses are widely talked about, but often misunderstood. So, what are they, and how do they affect you?
At Thrive we take a strategic approach to evidence-based property investment. With a view to helping you build wealth using our expert knowledge and market research to structure your portfolio in a way that gives you a superior outcome than merely buying and holding a few houses.
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